Located 15 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, Southfield combines office complexes and residential areas in the heart of Oakland County. The city's distinctive skyline features the Southfield Town Center, while its residential areas offer various housing options. Apartment rentals currently average $1,172 for one-bedroom units, with rental rates showing steady increases of 3-4% annually.
Southfield's 775 acres of parkland include Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve and Valley Woods Nature Preserve, providing outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year. The Beech Woods Recreation Center offers additional recreational amenities for residents. Notable landmarks include the architecturally distinctive Congregation Shaarey Zedek and the modern Southfield Public Library. Lawrence Technological University's campus adds to the city's educational landscape.
The city's location at the crossroads of I-696 and the Lodge Freeway (M-10) provides convenient access to metro Detroit.
